Explorers: Columbus and Cabot Quiz

Explorers: Columbus and Cabot Quiz

5th Grade

10 Qs

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Explorers: Columbus and Cabot Quiz

Explorers: Columbus and Cabot Quiz

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Quiz

English

5th Grade

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Created by

Denise Danielson

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the explorer that completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for the widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas?

John Cabot

Christopher Columbus

Ferdinand Magellan

Vasco da Gama

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which explorer is credited with the discovery of parts of North America under the commission of Henry VII of England?

Christopher Columbus

John Cabot

Amerigo Vespucci

Hernán Cortés

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year did Christopher Columbus first set sail on his voyage to the New World?

1492

1500

1485

1498

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of John Cabot's voyage to the New World?

To find a new trade route to Asia

To discover gold and riches

To establish a new colony

To map the coastline of Africa

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Compare the motivations behind the voyages of Christopher Columbus and John Cabot. How were they similar?

Both sought to find a new route to Asia

Both aimed to conquer new lands

Both were searching for gold

Both wanted to spread Christianity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of Christopher Columbus's voyages on the indigenous populations of the Americas. What was one significant consequence?

The introduction of new agricultural techniques

The spread of European diseases

The establishment of peaceful trade relations

The discovery of new spices

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the significance of John Cabot's discovery of parts of North America for England. What was one major outcome?

It led to immediate colonization

It established England's claim to land in the New World

It resulted in a new trade route to Asia

It caused a war with Spain

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